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SUMMARY:Street Stage @ Curtis Hall
DESCRIPTION:Street Stage at Curtis Hall  In partnership with BCYF When: Thursday\, September 11th\, 6:30-7:30PM Rain date: Thursday\, September 18th\, 6:30-7:30PM Where: Curtis Hall Front Lawn\, 20 South Street\, Jamaica Plain\, MA 02130 FREE – Register for event reminders and weather alerts! \nREGISTERDIGITAL PLAYBILLBLO’s Street Stage makes its Jamaica Plain debut this fall\, pairing a free all-ages concert with a treasured neighborhood community event. Join us for some of opera’s greatest hits\, musical theatre\, and more in front of Curtis Hall’s landmark facade\, nestled between the Jamaica Plain branch of the Boston Public Library and the historic Loring Greenough House. Come early to participate in the Loring Greenough’s “Thursdays on the Lawn” event\, where you can enjoy food trucks\, a beer garden\, and community before heading next door to Curtis Hall for our exciting concert program!\n \nFeatured Performers:\nMorgan Mastrangelo (tenor)\nJunhan Choi (baritone)\nJi Yung Lee (pianist)  \nLearn more about Curtis Hall.\n \nLearn more about Loring Greenough House and Thursdays on the Lawn.\nThis program is free and welcomes audiences of all ages. Playbills with texts and English translations of the multilingual program will be available on site.   \nStreet Stage is supported by the Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture and the City of Boston through the Neighborhood and Downtown Activation Grant.  \nSTREET STAGE: WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO!  \n \nArrival  \nArrive any time after 4PM to enjoy activities at the Loring Greenough House during Thursdays on the Lawn. BLO staff will be on site in front of Curtis Hall to provide programs and answer questions.   \nSeating  \nSeating is available on the open grass and brick seating structures. You are welcome to bring a blanket or lawn chair. A limited number of chairs will be provided on site. Please prioritize seating for anyone with accessibility needs.  \n \nAccessibility  \nThe Curtis Hall driveway is wheelchair accessible. If you need any special accommodations\, please email access@blo.org.  \n \nWeather  \nStreet Stage will proceed in a variety of weather conditions\, including direct sun and light drizzle. In the case of severe inclement weather (including storms\, strong winds\, and extreme heat) BLO staff will update our website with the new performance time. Register for the event to receive an email with weather-related updates.  \nPublic Transit   \nCurtis Hall is within walking distance of the MBTA Green Street stop (Orange Line). It is also on the 38 and 39 bus routes.  \nParking\nParking is available at the City of Boston Municipal Lot #6 located at 11 Thomas St\, Jamaica Plain\, MA 02130. There is limited metered parking along South Street in Jamaica Plain. Please check signs for resident-only and bus lane restrictions. There is no parking at Curtis Hall. \nFood & Beverages  \nFood and beverages are welcome on site\, and many vendors will be available at the Loring Greenough House. We encourage you to bring water. Alcohol consumption is prohibited at Curtis Hall. Any purchases from the neighboring beer garden must stay in the designated areas at the Loring Greenough House.     \nPets  \nPets are welcome at Street Stage events but should be kept on a leash and cleaned up after.  \nWhat to bring:  \nHere’s a suggested packing list!    \n\nSunscreen  \nHat\, visor\, sunglasses\, personal fan  \nBug spray  \nWater & snacks  \nLawn chair or blanket  \nMasks (optional but always welcome) 
URL:https://blo.org/event/street-stage-curtis-hall/
LOCATION:Curtis Hall\, 20 South Street\, Jamaica Plain\, 02130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Street Stage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250914T160000
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SUMMARY:Street Stage @ Titus Sparrow Park
DESCRIPTION:Street Stage at Titus Sparrow Park\nin partnership with The Friends of Titus Sparrow Park and The Corridor  \nWhen: Sunday\, September 14\, 4:00 PM-5:00 PM \nRain date: Sunday\, September 21\, 4:00PM-5:00PM \nWhere: Titus Sparrow Park\, 75 West Rutland Square Boston\, MA 02118\nFREE – Register for event reminders and weather alerts!  \nREGISTERDIGITAL PLAYBILLCelebrate the start of fall with friends\, neighbors\, and music as BLO’s Street Stage rolls into Boston’s South End. This delightful concert program showcases everything from opera classics to musical theatre\, all performed by extraordinary professional musicians. Enjoy gorgeous views of Boston from the scenic amphitheater lawn\, explore the newly renovated playgrounds and basketball courts\, and admire the historic architecture and gardens surrounding this treasured urban greenspace.     \nFeatured Performers:\nLaura Santamaria (soprano)\nJunhan Choi (baritone)\nBrendon Shapiro (pianist)   \nLearn more about Titus Sparrow Park: https://www.titussparrowpark.org/  \nThis program is free and recommended for audiences of all ages. Playbills with texts and English translations of the multilingual program will be provided on site.   \nStreet Stage is supported by the Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture and the City of Boston through the Neighborhood and Downtown Activation Grant. Thank you to The Friends of Titus Sparrow Park and The Southwest Corridor Park Conservancy for supporting this program.   \nSTREET STAGE: WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO!  \n \nArrival  \nWe recommend accessing the park via the 200 West Newton Street entrance\, though the official address is 75 W. Rutland Square. Early arrivals are encouraged! You are welcome to come and go during the approximately 1-hour concert. BLO staff will be on site to provide concert programs and answer questions. \nSeating  \nSeating is available on the amphitheater lawn. A limited number of seats will be provided on site. Please prioritize seating for anyone with accessibility needs.  \n \nAccessibility  \nTitus Sparrow Park is wheelchair accessible. If you need any special accommodations\, please email access@blo.org.  \n \nWeather  \nStreet Stage will proceed in a variety of weather conditions\, including direct sun and light drizzle. In the case of severe inclement weather (including storms\, strong winds\, and extreme heat) BLO staff will update our website with the new performance time. Register for the event to receive an email with weather-related updates.  \nPublic Transit   \nMBTA stops within walking distance are Hynes Convention Center (Green Line)\, Prudential (Green line)\, Mass Ave (Orange Line)\, and Back Bay (Orange Line).   \nParking   \nNearby parking garages include Prudential Center Garage (79-99 Exeter St.) and the Colonnade Hotel (120 Huntington Ave.). Limited street parking is available on surrounding streets and is free on Sundays. Please read signs for resident-only restrictions.    \nFood & Beverages  \nFood and beverages are welcome on site\, and we encourage you to bring water. On-site alcohol consumption is prohibited. Many shops and cafes are within walking distance of the park. Cotton candy and other snacks will be available on site\, sponsored by our partner organizations. \nPets  \nPets are welcome at Street Stage events but should be kept on a leash and cleaned up after.  \nWhat to bring:  \nHere’s a suggested packing list!    \n\nSunscreen  \nHat\, visor\, sunglasses\, personal fan  \nBug spray  \nWater & snacks  \nLawn chair or blanket  \nMasks (optional but always welcome) 
URL:https://blo.org/event/street-stage-titus-sparrow-park/
LOCATION:Titus Sparrow Park\, 75 West Rutland Square\, Boston\, 02118\, United States
CATEGORIES:Street Stage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T180000
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SUMMARY:Opera Night at the Boston Public Library: Women & Ambition
DESCRIPTION:September 25\, 2025 6:00 – 7:30 PM\nRabb Lecture Hall – Boston Public Library Central Branch\n700 Boylston Street\, Boston MA 02116 \nFREE – Register below for event reminders \nWhether seeking a crown\, plotting revenge\, or causing cosmic chaos\, female characters grappling with power have a distinct sound across centuries of operatic composition. Are we listening to what they have to say? In this powerful concert and conversation\, Boston Lyric Opera Artistic Director Nina Yoshida Nelsen guides audiences through the nuances of this emotionally\, psychologically\, and politically complex repertoire\, brought thrillingly to life with performances by BLO musicians. The evening concludes with a dynamic artist conversation and audience Q&A. \nFeaturing:\nBLO Artistic Director Nina Yoshida Nelsen\, moderator\nChelsea Basler\, soprano\nAngela Yam\, soprano\nJi Yung Lee\, pianist\nDr. Charmain Jackman\, PhD (Founder\, InnoPsych)\, guest speaker \nThis event welcomes all audiences – no past experience with opera is necessary! Playbills with texts and English translations will be provided. \nDIGITAL PLAYBILLREGISTER HERE  \nOpera Night at the Boston Public Library is a legacy community partnership between Boston Lyric Opera and the Boston Public Library\, offering equitable access to quality opera learning experiences for over 25 years
URL:https://blo.org/event/opera-night-at-the-boston-public-library-women-ambition/
LOCATION:Boston Public Library Central Branch – Rabb Hall\, Copley Square\, Boston\, MA\, 02116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Opera Night at the Boston Public Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T150000
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SUMMARY:Opera Innovators Series: Norman Garrett
DESCRIPTION:Norman Garrett Masterclass\nSunday\, September 28 | 3:00-5:00 PM\nBoston Conservatory’s Studio 401\n31 Hemenway Street – Floor 4\nBoston\, MA 02215 \nWATCH LIVE  \nBoston Conservatory at Berklee and Boston Lyric Opera are thrilled to welcome Norman Garrett to lead a masterclass with Boston Conservatory at Berklee students and Boston Lyric Opera’s Jane and Steven Akin Emerging Artists as part of the Opera Innovators Series. \nAmerican baritone Norman Garrett will return to the Metropolitan Opera in 2025/26 to perform Jim in Porgy and Bess\, also performing Crown in Porgy and Bess with the Lyric Opera of Kansas City\, and in concert\, Carmina Burana with Boise Philharmonic and The Epic of Gilgamesh with Bard SummerScape. Recently\, Garrett returned to Washington National Opera as Crown in Porgy and Bess\, sang The Reverend in Blue with the Lyric Opera of Chicago\, debuted at San Francisco Opera singing Abdul and Abe in Omar\, returned to LA Opera as Bob in William Grant Still’s Highway 1\, USA\,\nperformed Masetto in Don Giovanni with Houston Grand Opera\, sang Jochanaan in Salome with Des Moines Metro Opera\, and debuted as Macbeth with Opera Orlando. Concert appearances included Carmina Burana with Orchestra of St. Luke’s at Carnegie Hall\, Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 with the Phoenix Symphony\, and selections from Fire Shut Up in my Bones with composer Terence Blanchard at Purdue University and the Krannert Center in Urbana\, Illinois. \nLEARN MORE  \nNorman Garrett stars as Macbeth in Verdi’s Macbeth as part of the Boston Lyric Opera 2025/26 season. \nNorman Garrett is presented as part of Boston Conservatory at Berklee’s Opera Innovators Series in partnership with Boston Lyric Opera. \nBoston Lyric Opera gratefully acknowledges David & Janet McCue for their generous support of Boston Lyric Opera in presenting the 2025/26 Opera Innovators Series.  \nThis event is open to all members of the Boston Conservatory at Berklee and Boston Lyric Opera community.
URL:https://blo.org/event/opera-innovators-series-norman-garrett/
LOCATION:Boston Conservatory – T401\, 31 Hemenway Street - Floor 4\, Boston\, 02115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Opera Innovators Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250929T170000
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SUMMARY:Deconstructing Opera: Macbeth
DESCRIPTION:Join friends and fellow opera lovers for a behind-the-scenes look at BLO’s upcoming production of Verdi‘s Macbeth. Artistic Director Nina Yoshida Nelsen will lead a conversation with Music Director David Angus\, baritone Norman Garrett (Macbeth)\, and soprano Alexandra LoBianco (Lady Macbeth).  \nThe evening will include a complimentary reception with drinks and light bites.  \nThis event is open to BLO Members. To become a member\, make a gift of $100 today and our Donor Services team will be in touch! \nBECOME A MEMBER
URL:https://blo.org/event/deconstructing-opera-macbeth/
LOCATION:Boston Center for the Arts – Plaza Black Box Theatre\, 539 Tremont Street\, Boston\, 02116\, United States
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